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Dear John, 

This week, we launched CIJA’s online BC Election Hub, applauded the launch of a new organization that aims to protect Jewish union members, wrote Mark Zuckerberg a letter, and celebrated the official recognition of the tremendous achievements of an esteemed colleague.   

Read on to learn more. 

CIJA

British Columbians are headed to the polls on October 19. To ensure that members of BC's Jewish community and our allies make an informed decision when they cast their ballots, we have launched an Election Hub. This resource centre includes information on CIJA's advocacy priorities, links to British Columbia’s major political parties’ platforms and to important Election BC resources.  

In light of recent controversies involving Fred Hahn that highlighted significant systemic antisemitism within many Canadian unions, Jewish union members and allies have launched the Canadian Jewish Labour Committee (CJLC) to unite Jewish workers, foster inclusion within unions, and combat antisemitism in the Canadian Labour movement.  

Learn more about this important initiative at www.canadianjlc.ca.

On September 4, 2024, Meta’s Oversight Board ruled that the phrase “From the river to the sea” — a rallying cry, enshrined in Hamas’ charter that means the destruction and elimination of Israel from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea — should not automatically result in content removal on Facebook and Instagram, determining that the phrase itself is not inherently harmful or violent.  

In response, the J7, the Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, representing the seven largest Jewish Diaspora communities, sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. We asked him to reject the Oversight Board's dangerous and short-sighted decision and ensure Meta recognize the harm this phrase poses to the Jewish community worldwide. Read it here.

CIJA joins the Jewish community in applauding Eta Yudin, Vice President, Quebec, and Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak, who were awarded the King Charles III Medal in recognition of their tireless fight against antisemitism, particularly after October 7, and their dedication to enhancing Jewish life in Quebec, defending shared values, and building strong ties between our communities. Learn more here.

Take Action

Tell CUPE to fire Fred Hahn
It’s time to make terrorist symbols illegal!

Community Calendar

September 8 | Jewish Federation of Edmonton Campaign Launch
September 8 | Calgary Jewish Federation Campaign Launch
September 11 | UJA Federation or Greater Toronto Campaign Launch
September 30 | Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 2 | Rosh Hashanah (Starts at sunset)
October 11 | Yom Kippur (Starts at sunset)
October 14 | Thanksgiving
October 17 | Sukkot (Starts at sunset)

CIJA in the News  

Jewish advocates call on gov to strengthen border security before accepting Gazan refugees (True North)

L'Église Unie du Canada est devenue divisive et extrême, dit le CIJA (Presence Information Religieuse)

Listed Canadian non-profit org celebrates Hamas militants on social media (True North)

A campaigning Justin Trudeau stopped to speak with Jewish community leaders in Winnipeg (The Canadian Jewish News)

Sara Jama, 'Incredible Canadian,' Criticized For Antisemitism! - Toronto This Weekend (AM 640)

Les islamistes ont-ils infiltré le gouvernement du Canada? se demande Dutrizac (QUB Radio)

Les islamistes ont-ils infiltré le gouvernement du Canada? se demande Dutrizac – video (QUB Radio)

In Canada, anti-Israel protestors think they have a free hand (Jewish News Syndicate)

Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal (The Suburban)

Opinion: Letters - Holocaust education (The Free Press)

Community Careers

Hillel Director (Jewish Federation of Edmonton)
Communications and Social Media Officer (Jewish Federation of Ottawa)
Manager, Young Adult & Family Programs - Jewish Federation of Ottawa
Associate Director of Development (Edmonton)
Administrative Coordinator at Hillel Ontario
Director of Advocacy, Emerging Campuses, Hillel Ontario
Director of Education & Mobilization, Hillel Ontario
Wellness Support Specialist. Hillel Ontario
Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator at Hillel Ontario